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Melvin Ohler

Melvin Ohler

Dec 19, 2024

Melvin K. Ohler, 80, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Mel was born on March 30, 1944 to the late Kenneth Ohler and Ruth (Holle) Ohler in Decatur, Indiana.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era.

Mel was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church,...

Elaine Ann Whetstone

Elaine Ann Whetstone

Dec 17, 2024

Elaine Ann Whetstone, 70, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, following a brief illness. She was born on August 11, 1954, in Winchester, Indiana, to the late Harriett Lucille (Purvis) Morris. 

A devoted member of Faith Baptist Church in Berne, Elaine accepted Christ as her Savior on June 28, 1970,...

Luster W. “Les” Rich

Luster W. “Les” Rich

Dec 17, 2024

Luster W. “Les” Rich, 95, of Berne, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday morning, December 17, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne.

He was born on January 3, 1929, in Monroe, Indiana to the late William and Clarice (Fox) Rich. Les was united in marriage to Elaine Gilliom on October 30, 1948, at Cross Reformed Church in Berne,...

Samantha J. Franz

Samantha J. Franz

Dec 16, 2024

Samantha J. Franz, 34, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at her residence, after an extended hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born on July 2, 1990, in Decatur, Indiana to Lynn and Patricia (Heimann) Franz. 

Sami was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur.

She graduated from Adams Central High School in 2009. Sami then graduated from Ivy Tech...

Judith Lee Garwood

Judith Lee Garwood

Dec 15, 2024

Judith Lee "Judy" Garwood, a longtime resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the age of 83, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on September 26, 1941, in Elwood, Indiana, to the late Edward & Charlotte (Burnes) Boggess. Judy has now gone to be with the Lord and her beloved husband,...

Harold L. Vanhorn

Harold L. Vanhorn

Dec 14, 2024

Harold L. Vanhorn, 87, of Decatur, Indiana passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 14, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 23, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Delmer and Lovina (Schaadt) Vanhorn. Harold was united in marriage to Virginia A. Thatcher on September 5, 1959, at the United Brethren in Christ...

Elizabeth I. McCullough

Elizabeth I. McCullough

Dec 11, 2024

Elizabeth I. McCullough, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her residence. 

She was born on January 14, 1931, in Mercer County, Ohio to Don M. and Ethel C. (Wynn) Sheets. 

Elizabeth was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, where she was also a member of the Rosary Society.

Elizabeth was employed by General...

Janice A. Fuelling

Janice A. Fuelling

Dec 7, 2024

Janice A. Fuelling, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Saturday morning, December 7, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on July 15, 1943 to the late Walter and Helen (Backus) Krueckeberg. 

Janice was united in marriage to Eugene Fuelling, son of the late Oscar and Alvina (Schroeder) Fuelling on September 24, 1966, at Zion Lutheran Church,...

Lee Roy DeLeon

Lee Roy DeLeon

Dec 6, 2024

 Lee Roy DeLeon, 40, of Decatur, Indiana passed away at his residence on Friday, December 6, 2024.

He was born on January 28, 1984, in San Antonio, Texas to Francisco and Victoria (Garses) DeLeon.

Lee Roy was employed in the kitchen as a line cook at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur until his health prohibited him from continuing.

Lee Roy was a kind, compassionate,...

Rex M. Moore

Rex M. Moore

Dec 6, 2024

Rex M. Moore, of Decatur, Indiana entered into the arms of Jesus, Friday, December 6, 2024 at Lutheran hospital surrounded by the love of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

He was born on January 13, 1942 at his home in Harlan, Indiana to the late Paul Martin Moore and Violet Maxine(Smith) Moore.

On August 29, 1964 Rex married the love of...

Barbara A. "Barbie" Liechty

Barbara A. "Barbie" Liechty

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara A. “Barbie” Liechty, 87, of Berne, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, December 6, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on March 28, 1937, in Berne, Indiana to the late Paul E. and Sarah Anna (Felber) Liechty.

Barbie was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana.

She loved her family and spent countless hours playing games...

Randal D. Selking

Randal D. Selking

Dec 1, 2024

Randal D. Selking, 61, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at his residence, and his death was due to natural causes and was unexpected.

He was born on October 24, 1963, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Gerhard and Dorothy (Aumann) Selking. 

Randy was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.

He was currently employed at 20/20 Custom...

Marion L. Boerger

Marion L. Boerger

Dec 1, 2024

Marion L. Boerger, 102, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center

She was born on September 29, 1922, in Plainwell, Michigan to the late Joseph and Olive M. (Cook) Sweeney. 

Marion was united in marriage to Louis F. Boerger on September 4, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and he preceded her in death on March...

Kay Price

Kay Price

Nov 30, 2024

Kay Price, 74, formerly of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, November 30, 2024, at Ossian Health & Rehabilitation Center in Ossian, Ind.

Kay was born February 11, 1950, in Decatur to the late Burl and Charlene (Barnhouse) Fuhrman.

 Kay was united in marriage to Ronald E. Price in December of 1986, at the Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Kay graduated from...

LaVern "Chick" Roth

LaVern "Chick" Roth

Nov 30, 2024

LaVern “Chick” Roth, 99, of Huntington, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, November 30, 2024, at Heritage Pointe of Huntington.

Chick was born March 2, 1925, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Noah Rufine (Beer) Roth. 

Chick was a Veteran of the United States Navy, enlisting on August 5, 1943, and serving in the Pacific and Atlantic during World War II. He was...

Duane A. Moser

Duane A. Moser

Nov 28, 2024

Duane A. Moser, 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur. 

He was born on August 27, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana to L. Gene and Florence (Bienz) Moser. Duane was united in marriage to Connie J. Hutker on September 12, 1969, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Decatur. 

He was a member of...

Danny M. Coblentz

Danny M. Coblentz

Nov 28, 2024

Danny M. Coblentz, infant son of Val E.M. and Martha N. (Hilty) Coblentz was born sleeping on Thursday afternoon, November 28, 2024, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was of the Old Order Amish.

Danny is survived by his parents, Val E.M. and Martha N. Coblentz of Bryant, Indiana; six sisters; four brothers; maternal grandparents, Ruben B. and Barbara J.M....

Patricia K. Sanderson

Patricia K. Sanderson

Nov 24, 2024

Patricia K. Sanderson, 73, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away Sunday evening, November 24, 2024, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation in Ossian, Indiana. 

She was born on January 19, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Alonzo Fawcett and Helen M. (Troutner) Fawcett. 

Pat was a member of Decatur Church of God and sang in the church choir. She also was a member...

V. Marcile King

V. Marcile King

Nov 23, 2024

V. Marcile King, 88, of Decatur, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family Saturday evening, November 23, 2024, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on February 15, 1936, in Bluecreek Township in Adams County, Indiana to the late Chauncey O. and Mary Mae (Julian) Manley. She was united in marriage to Leonard J. King on August 21, 1954, at...

Marjorie E. DeBolt

Marjorie E. DeBolt

Nov 22, 2024

Marjorie E. DeBolt, 99, of Markle, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, November 22, 2024, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born on September 26, 1925, in Wren, Ohio to the late Raymond Orville and Elsie Mae (Miller) LaBrun. She was united in marriage to Gerald E. DeBolt in 1950 and he preceded her in death in 2001. 

She graduated from...

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